Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 ensure the legal basis is explicit and beyond doubt and that the Property Registration Authority can make and register the charge. These amendments were tabled after a submission was received from the Property Registration Authority. The provisions are to ensure there is legal certainty, which the authority felt was desirable.

Amendment No. 4 is to ensure that, in keeping with the policy in the legislation, money can be recovered. Amendment Nos. 5 and 9 ensure the order can be released when the money is paid. Amendment No. 8 ensures the format of the receipt, in addition to the format of the application, can be prescribed by regulation. These amendments, which all refer to charging orders, are technical and were suggested to us by the Property Registration Authority.

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